Xu Qingtong explained the Taiyi Heart Method for the Sorcerer Apprentice Realm from beginning to end, then passed on his own cultivation insights to the two of them as well.
"Shengren, cultivate here and open up your Star Seas. Leave only after you sense the power of the Five Stars," Xu Qingtong said.
The two obeyed, each sitting cross-legged before Xu Qingtong. Following his teachings, they began opening their Star Seas, connecting with the stars, and drawing the power of the stars into their bodies.
By evening, Zhuang Shengren and Ding Jiayue had successfully cultivated the power of the Great Yin within their bodies. They bade Xu Qingtong farewell and returned to their respective cave abodes to continue cultivating.
Xu Qingtong moved, reaching the summit of Cloudsky Peak in a few bounds. He then lay down on the ground and began circulating the Taiyi Heart Method to cultivate his shamanic arts.
Early the next morning, Xu Qingtong finished cultivating and returned to his cave abode. He had just taken out the Nine Yin Pill recipe, intending to study it further, when Zhuang Shengren's arrival interrupted him.
"Peak Master, someone named Yi Chen has arrived outside the mountain gate. He says he wishes to see you!"
Xu Qingtong's eyes lit up. "Oh! Yi Chen is here? Wonderful! Have him go to the Council Hall. I'll be right... never mind, I'll go with you to welcome him!"
The two arrived at the mountain gate and met Yi Chen. Yi Chen hurried forward and bowed. "Greetings, Elder Xu! The clan chief ordered me to bring thirty clansmen here to report for duty and await your commands!"
Xu Qingtong reached out and helped Yi Chen up. "Brother Yi Chen, there's no need for such courtesy. It's wonderful that you could come to Cloudsky Peak